Therapist Candidate

• September 30, 2026

Job Type: Ministerial

Status: Hourly, Non-exempt, Non-Benefited, Part-Time

Reports to: Counseling Program Manager

Position Description

As a Therapist I at Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma, you will provide evidence-based, ethical and compassionate counseling to individuals and families working in a variety of settings, including our main campus office and local Catholic schools. Within the school-based setting, evidence-based treatment will be provided to children aged 4-17 years and their families who are experiencing significant behavioral and emotional issues.

The Counseling program follows a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework of care for school-based services that includes universal prevention, targeted intervention, and intensive support. In office, you will join a supportive and collaborative team of licensed professionals and graduate interns dedicated to providing exceptional clinical mental health care to individuals and families that leads to improved health and well-being.

This part-time, hourly, and non-benefited position is a unique opportunity to combine your clinical expertise with the moral, ethical social teachings of the Catholic faith, making a meaningful impact on the well-being of our community. This role requires flexibility and a commitment to serving diverse populations, often traveling to different locations to provide services.

Purpose

To be Christ’s merciful love to those who suffer by providing professional, compassionate counseling services.

Ministerial

• As a ministerial representative of CCEOK it is expected that both professional and social behavior be aligned with the ethical and moral standards of the Catholic Church
• Pray daily for the needs of the poor; opportunities include personal prayer, daily Mass, and/or adoration
• Willingness to learn how to articulate Catholic teaching with a commitment to its application in the job function
• Build a common culture of ministry and management/program operations

Leadership

• Cultivate and maintain collaborative working relationships with campus programs, school leadership, educators and external providers to offer holistic care and be a mental health resource
• Provide system-wide intervention at school-sites within Multi-Tiered Systems of Support and contribute to individualized education programs (IEPs) and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) for academic and social success
• Promote mental health awareness and education, behavior management, and trauma-informed classroom strategies
• Bridge gaps by connecting individuals, families and schools with local mental health resources and external care providers
• Utilizing multi-disciplinary teams, staff work collaboratively to provide a coordinated effort to enhance and improve client outcomes and quality of care

Responsibilities

• Conduct intakes, diagnosis, treatment plans, treatment plan updates for clients on case load
• Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions in working with individuals and families
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to coordinate client care and provide appropriate referrals to external resources and providers
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation standards of progress notes and treatment plans in accordance with payor requirements and program policies
• Direct immediate crisis intervention, safety protocols, and de-escalation strategies for individuals facing acute emotional distress
• Maintain clinical supervision for one hour per week
• Participate in weekly staffing with counseling program team

School-Based Counseling

• Evaluate students to identify emotional, behavioral, or developmental needs, form diagnostic impressions, and determine appropriate care plans
• Provide individual, family, or small groups to address anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, behavioral challenges, and social-emotional skills development at the school or main campus office
• Respond to immediate mental health emergencies, conduct risk and suicide assessments, and build safety plans
• Collaborate with educators and school administrators, offering awareness and education on mental health along with behavioral strategies to support children within the learning environment

Qualifications/Education

• A Master’s degree or better in clinical mental health counseling or related field from an accredited graduate program
• Must be board approved licensure candidate as an LCSW, LPC or LMFT in the State of Oklahoma
• Documented proof of board approved supervisory agreement
• Must possess a valid Driver License and satisfactory driving record and be able to travel to locations other than primary office
• Knowledge and experience in individual and family therapy, and group facilitation
• Knowledge and experience in conducting mental health assessments, diagnosis and treatment planning
• Must demonstrate a clinical family systems orientation and ability to work with diverse populations with multiplicity of problems
• Excellent relationship management, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

For more information:
call (918) 508-7121

Minimum requirements:
18 years or older
High school diploma or equivalent